Much like the FAA's Christmas-week safety campaign for those who received unmanned aerial vehicles as gifts, The UK's aviation regulators sent the message (PDF) to consumers that disruptive or unsafe use of drones could result in hefty fines. The Daily Mail of London reported on Christmas Day that the Civil Aviation Authority said drone users illegally flying their devices over congested areas or near people or structures could be fined up to 5,000 pounds (about $8,000). The report quotes Gerry Corbett of the CAA, who said drones have become more affordable and popular. "We know that unmanned aircraft of various shapes and sizes have been popular Christmas presents this year," he said. "However, people using multi-rotor devices, such as quadcopters, for fun have to understand that they are subject to rules and cannot be used indiscriminately."
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/news/drone-safety-campaigns-on-the-rise-in-u-k